US20210024199A1 - Aircraft propeller electric blade pitch change and control - Google Patents
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- the one or more blade pitch sensors are operably connected to a pitch change controller to provide feedback of propeller blade pitch to the pitch change controller.
- the propeller blade 20 includes a blade retention portion 26 located at or near the blade root 22 .
- the blade retention portion 26 is received at a hub retention portion 28 of the hub 18 .
- a blade retention apparatus 30 including one or more retention bearings 32 is utilized to retain the propeller blade 20 at the hub 18 .
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- Exemplary embodiments pertain to the art of propeller systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to blade pitch control systems of aircraft propeller systems.
- Propeller systems of aircraft typically utilize some form of mechanism to change the pitch of propeller blades arranged about a hub, to stabilize or improve performance and/or efficiency of propeller operation. Such systems are typically hydraulically-powered, requiring high pressure oil flow and associate valves and seals. The oil pressure is utilized to actuate pitch change mechanisms to change the pitch of the propeller blades.
- Some pitch change mechanisms are electrically powered, utilizing a large, heavy, centrally located motor driving central pitch change mechanisms to collectively change the pitch of the propeller blades.
- In one embodiment, a propeller assembly of an aircraft includes a hub, a plurality of propeller blades extending from the hub and secured thereto and a propeller blade pitch change system located at at least one propeller blade of the plurality of propeller blades. The propeller blade pitch change system includes a pitch change actuator located in the propeller blade, and a drive mechanism operably connected to the pitch change actuator and to the propeller blade to urge rotation of the propeller blade about a propeller blade axis.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch change actuator is located in a blade pocket of the propeller blade.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch change actuator is connected to the hub via one or more anti-rotation features.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch change actuator is one of a closed loop servomotor or a stepper motor.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the drive mechanism is one of a harmonic gear train or a planetary gear train.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments one or more blade pitch sensors detect a pitch angle of the propeller blade.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the one or more blade pitch sensors are operably connected to a pitch change controller to provide feedback of propeller blade pitch to the pitch change controller.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments a power supply is configured to provide electrical power to the pitch change actuator via the hub.
- In another embodiment, a propeller blade pitch change system includes a pitch change actuator positioned in a blade pocket of a propeller blade and a drive mechanism operably connected to the pitch change actuator and to the propeller blade to urge rotation of the propeller blade about a propeller blade axis.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch change actuator is configured for connection to a propeller hub via one or more anti-rotation features.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch change actuator is one of a closed loop servomotor or a stepper motor.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the drive mechanism is one of a harmonic gear train or a planetary gear train.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments one or more blade pitch sensors detect a pitch angle of the propeller blade.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the one or more blade pitch sensors are operably connected to a pitch change controller to provide feedback of propeller blade pitch to the pitch change controller.
- In yet another embodiment, a method of pitch change of a propeller blade of a propeller includes activating a pitch change actuator, the pitch change actuator located in a propeller blade pocket of the propeller blade. A drive mechanism operably connected to the pitch change actuator is driven via activation of the pitch change actuator, and a pitch of the propeller blade is changed via driving of the drive mechanism, the drive mechanism operably connected to the propeller blade.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch change actuator is one of a servomotor or a stepper motor.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the drive mechanism is one of a harmonic gear train or a planetary gear train.
- Additionally or alternatively, in this or other embodiments the pitch of the propeller blade is detected via one or more blade pitch sensors.
- The following descriptions should not be considered limiting in any way. With reference to the accompanying drawings, like elements are numbered alike:
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of an aircraft; -
FIG. 2 is a plan view of an embodiment of a propeller assembly; and -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a propeller blade pitch system. - A detailed description of one or more embodiments of the disclosed apparatus and method are presented herein by way of exemplification and not limitation with reference to the Figures.
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FIG. 1 , illustrated is an embodiment of anaircraft 10. The aircraft includes apower system 12, which drives rotation of apropeller 14 about apropeller axis 16. Thepower system 12 is operably connected to thepropeller 14 by, for example, apropeller shaft 16. While onepropeller 14 and onepower system 12 is shown in the embodiment ofFIG. 1 , one skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present disclosure may be similarly applied toaircraft 10 having two ormore propellers 14 and/or two ormore power systems 12. In some embodiments, thepower system 12 includes an internal combustion engine or a gas turbine engine. In some embodiments, thepower system 12 is ahybrid power system 12 including electrical power to drive the propeller, at least in some operating conditions. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , shown is an embodiment of apropeller 14. Thepropeller 14 includes ahub 18 located at apropeller axis 80, and a plurality ofpropeller blades 20 extending radially outwardly from thehub 18. While fourpropeller blades 20 are illustrated in the embodiment ofFIG. 2 , other embodiments ofpropellers 14 may include two, three, five ormore propeller blades 20. Eachpropeller blade 20 extends from ablade root 22 to ablade tip 24. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , thepropeller blade 20 includes ablade retention portion 26 located at or near theblade root 22. Theblade retention portion 26 is received at ahub retention portion 28 of thehub 18. Ablade retention apparatus 30, including one ormore retention bearings 32 is utilized to retain thepropeller blade 20 at thehub 18. - The
propeller blade 20 is formed with ablade pocket 34 extending from theblade root 22 at least partially to theblade tip 24. Apitch change actuator 36 is disposed in theblade pocket 34. Thepitch change actuator 36 is operably connected to thepropeller blade 20 via anattachment mechanism 38, such as aplate 40 and one ormore fasteners 42, thus retaining thepitch change actuator 36 in theblade pocket 34. Thepitch change actuator 36 includes anactuator housing 44 in which amotor 46, such as a high torque servomotor or a stepper motor is located. Further, themotor 46 is connected to adrive shaft 48 via adrive train 50, such as a harmonic gear train or a compact planetary gear train. Thedrive train 50 provides speed reduction and torque increase ofmotor 46 output to thedrive shaft 48. Thedrive train 50 is operably connected to thepropeller blade 20 at, for example, theblade root 22, such that operation of thepitch change actuator 36 rotates thepropeller blade 20 about apropeller blade axis 52, thus changing a pitch of thepropeller blade 20. In some embodiments, thepitch change actuator 36 may be located in theblade pocket 34 along with one or more vibration isolation and/orenvironmental seals 54 to support thepitch change actuator 36 in theblade pocket 34. - The
pitch change actuator 36 is configured to provide a pitch change rate of thepropeller blade 20 between 20 and 30 degrees per second. Further, when thedrive train 50 is not driving pitch change of thepropeller blade 20, thedrive train 50 acts as a brake to prevent pitch change of thepropeller blade 20. - In this depiction, the
pitch change actuator 36 connected to the dome structure'santi-rotation feature 56 that is structurally grounded to thehub 18. A similar structural grounding embodiment could be accomplished by a feature integral to and extending from the center of thehub 18. The anti-rotation features 56 ensures torque of thepitch change actuator 36 is transmitted to thepropeller blade 20 via thedrive train 50. One or moreblade angle sensors 60 are located, for example, between thehub 18 and thepropeller blade 20. A similar embodiment could be accomplished by locating them depicted by 58. Theblade angle sensors propeller blade 20 to provide feedback to thepitch change actuator 36 and/or a pitch change controller (not shown) that could be propeller mounted on the dome (rotates with the propeller), or on the stationary engine side of the propulsion system. The pitch change controller is connected to thepitch change actuator 36, which powers and controls operation of thepitch change actuators 36. In some embodiments, theblade angle sensors 58 are secured at ahub face 62 between thehub 18 and thepropeller blade 20. - This embodiment shows the pitch change actuator attached to blade (rotates with the blade pitch) and actuating against a structural anti-rotation grounding to the hub. Another embodiment could attach the pitch change actuator to a structural grounding of the hub and actuate to a structural feature of the blade (the pitch change actuator/motor would not rotate on the blade centerline).
- In some embodiments, electrical power is provided to the
pitch change actuator 36 and theblade angle sensors aircraft power source 64 through thehub 18 via, for example, a slip ring or other system (not shown). In other embodiments, thepitch change actuator 36 is battery-powered and may further be connected to the pitch change controller and/or theblade angle sensors - The
pitch change actuator 36 is configured to allow for pitch change speeds of approximately 25 degrees per second. Further thepitch change actuator 36 provides output torques, depending on the propeller application, that may be as high as 15,000 in-lbs. Harmonic drives trains 50 can have very high reduction ratios of about 200 to 1, while planetary drive trains 50 provide reduction ratios of about 15 to 1. To obtain a 25 degree per second pitch change rate, that is approximately 840 rpm. So, “high speed” closed loop stepper or servo motor would be in the range of 12,000 to 50,000 rpm range. However, this will be a function of torque output capability of the basic motor before packaging or sizing of the reduction gearing. - Incorporating pitch change mechanisms such as described herein in the
propeller blades 20 of thepropeller 14 allows for compact and individual control of the pitch angle of eachpropeller blade 20. Individual control of the pitch angles of thepropeller blades 20 may be utilized to correct an aerodynamic imbalance of thepropeller 14, and to provide cyclic pitch control of the propeller. - The term “about” is intended to include the degree of error associated with measurement of the particular quantity based upon the equipment available at the time of filing the application.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, element components, and/or groups thereof.
- While the present disclosure has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment or embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this present disclosure, but that the present disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims.
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